Topsham charity receives festive boost from McCarthy Stone Foundation

The McCarthy Stone Foundation has provided a welcome boost ahead of the Christmas period for local Topsham charity, the Estuary League of Friends, to help support those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.

In a bid to make Christmas a little brighter this year, the McCarthy Stone Foundation has given the Estuary League of Friends a £250 donation, which will help with the running costs of its Memory Café, a support group offered to those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.

Rachel Gilpin, Chief Executive at the Estuary League of Friends, said: “Christmas can often be an isolated time, so it’s vital we help those living with memory loss or dementia, and their carers, feel connected in any way we can. Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, it is now more important than ever to offer our support and ensure their Christmas time is a little bit more enjoyable. We’re delighted to receive the grant from the McCarthy Stone Foundation as it will go a long way in helping those who often struggle over the festive period, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to the team for their support.”

The McCarthy Stone Foundation is the independent, registered charity of the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, which has a development in Topsham, Pym Court. It aims to build long-term partnerships with charities and organisations who support the wellbeing of older people, the educational needs of young people and the urban regeneration of communities by providing much-needed financial grants, volunteers, and other resources.

Graeme Marsh, Foundation Manager at the McCarthy Stone Foundation, said: “Christmas is a time of year that should be enjoyed by everyone, no matter what their circumstances are. The work undertaken by the Estuary League of Friends is absolutely vital for those living with dementia and their carers, so  we are thrilled that our donation will help make a difference as they continue offering their fantastic support.”

Those interested in finding out more about the McCarthy Stone Foundation are invited to visit https://mccarthyandstonefoundation.org.